Senior IT Security Specialist (Permanent) - Vancouver Head Office - 2024.170
Senior IT Security Specialist (Permanent) - Vancouver Head Office - 2024.170
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Job Description
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Community Living British Columbia CLBC is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging support and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging lives with connection.
At CLBC we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable inclusive and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills including women Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities racialized people and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2IA. For accommodation needs please contact at any stage of the hiring process.
Visit our Careers at CLBC page to learn more about working at CLBC what we offer and tips for the interview process.
The Role:
As the Senior IT Security Specialist you serve as the point person to detect and defend against unauthorized access and cyber attacks on CLBC computer networks programs and databases. This protection is conducted by monitoring and detecting actual and potential vulnerabilities and neutralizing the impact of such by employing appropriate countermeasures. You will also develop standards in alignment with the provincial governments Office of the Chief Information Officer Information Technology / Information Management (OCIO IT/IM).
As part of the IT Security team you will provide IT/IM security services and designs implement enforce and maintain policies and procedures to protect CLBCs computing infrastructure (networks systems storage) software (both inhouse developed and vendorsupported) and other IT assets (both on premises and in the cloud) from all forms of security threats and risks.
Responsibilities include:
- Develops enforces and maintains best practices for IT Infrastructure Security
- Responsible for preventing and mitigating security breaches that may arise within CLBCs computer systems
- Conducts network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using various Computer Network Defense (CND) tools such as Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) firewalls HostBased Security System (HBSS) etc. and communicates issues to the IT team
- Investigates potential or actual security breaches securityrelated incidents privacy breaches and threats
- Maintains the authentication of access to networks systems and programs including a regular review of access privileges
- Ensures the encryption of data transmission and firewall integrity to protect confidential information
- Designs and implements safety measures and data recovery plans
- Tests new computers software switch hardware and routers before implementation to ensure security
- Supports penetration testing projects including new products and services
- Reviews code with the help of various security analysis tools
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field with 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. OR Diploma in Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of five years of professional experience of which a minimum three years focused on information security
- Experience with Cyber Threat Intelligence Process
- Experience implementing security solutions in complex environments
- Experience leading a security assessment/investigation and handling multiple technical issues in a highpressure environment
- Experience identifying and evaluating security risks from a business and technological standpoint
- Experience in information security especially on a Computer Incident Response Team Computer Emergency Response Team Computer Security Incident Response Centre or a Security Operations Centre desirable
- Experience with security industry best practices standards new technologies IT systems IT infrastructure and cloud security including but not limited to NERC CIP SOX and NIST CSF
- Experience working with governmental organizations or possessing knowledge of federal and provincial regulatory requirements
- Preference may be given to applicants with some experience in enterprise security architecture in a large complex organization
Benefits You will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
- Employerpaid extended health and dental plan
- A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
- Generous vacation plus additional personal days
- Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
- Life insurance paid sick days and if needed longterm disability
- Wellness supports including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
- Access to government discounts to travel cell phones and more!
Hybrid work Combines onsite office work with the flexibility to work from home within BC.
Additional Info:
Team: IT Operations and Security
Term/Status: Regular/Full time
Classification/Salary: IS R30: position starts at $90797 annually plus a 9.9% market adjustment paid biweekly ($8988/year). You will also receive an annual $2000 retention incentive.
Closing date: Until Filled
Apply now! To be considered please submit an application online.
Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check.
An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
